Arctic Blast Impacts Midwest, Severe Wind Chills Expected

A severe cold front is set to impact much of the Midwest and parts of the South this weekend, bringing the coldest temperatures of the winter season. Wind gusts between 20-40 mph will exacerbate the chill, with wind chills potentially plunging into the minus 20s and even lower in some areas. Light snow is expected in parts of Kansas and southwestern regions, although accumulations will be minimal. Sunday is forecasted to be particularly brutal, with dangerous conditions for vulnerable populations due to extreme cold and wind chills. In the Gulf Coast region, a cold front will also bring a drop in temperatures and the possibility of winter weather early next week. As temperatures remain frigid through mid-week, residents are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions due to the extreme cold.